Threshed Burley Tobacco Export Grade Strips
High-quality threshed Burley tobacco strips from quota-eligible countries, stripped and processed for export blending. HTS 2401.20.85.20 applies to Burley entered under U.S. Note 5, excluding products of Canada, Israel, or Mexico.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unstemmed whole leaf
Lack of stemming/stripping keeps it in unprocessed tobacco headings.
If containing significant leaf refuse
Tobacco refuse mixed in exceeds pure leaf classification.
If oriental type misidentified
Variety-specific subheadings differentiate air-cured types like Burley from oriental.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Use USTR-issued licenses for quota entry; monitor 'other countries' 3,000 MT limit closely
• Document threshing method (e.g
• mechanical vs. similar processing) for customs verification
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail intent, which could trigger 'prepared for consumer' notes
Related Products under HTS 2401.20.85.20
Burley Tobacco Threshed Leaf Strips
Threshed Burley tobacco leaves, partly stemmed and stripped, processed to remove stems and small impurities while retaining the leaf structure. Classified under HTS 2401.20.85.20 as Burley tobacco entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5 quota provisions for threshed, unmanufactured tobacco. Used primarily in blending for cigarettes and pipe tobaccos.
Stemmed Burley Tobacco Flue-Cured Variant
Partly or wholly stemmed Burley tobacco that has been threshed, with light flue-curing applied post-threshing. Fits HTS 2401.20.85.20 as 'other' threshed Burley under quota provisions, distinguished by its nutty flavor profile for blending.
Processed Burley Tobacco Threshed for Blending
Burley tobacco threshed to uniform strip size for cigarette blending, meeting U.S. Note 5 quota criteria. Classified in 2401.20.85.20 as other threshed Burley, not prepared for direct consumer marketing.
Air-Cured Threshed Burley Tobacco Bale
Air-cured Burley tobacco processed by threshing into bales of stripped leaves for industrial use. HTS 2401.20.85.20 covers this quota-entry Burley as threshed 'other' unmanufactured tobacco.